Earmarked funding for Norwegian Journalism
The Fritt Ord Foundation will be granting up to MNOK 25 annually for four years for journalistic projects. This MNOK 100 initiative is entitled Norwegian Journalism.
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Speeches at the award ceremony for the Freedom of Expression Foundation Tribute to Utøya Island and Jørgen Watne Frydnes
Utøya Island and CEO Jørgen Watne Frydnes were awarded the Freedom of Expression Foundation Tribute at a formal ceremony at the Fritt Ord Foundation’s premises in Oslo on Saturday, 21 August 2021.
Five Belarusian journalists and media institutions awarded Fritt Ord's Free Media Awards for 2021
The situation for independent journalists and media outlets in Belarus is alarming and, since the presidential election in August 2020, it has been dramatic. This year’s Free Media Awards, which are earmarked for journalists and media all across Eastern Europe, are being awarded to five journalists, investigative editorial boards and institutions in Belarus, the most dangerous country in Europe for those who work in the media.
The Fritt Ord Tribute to Utøya Island
Utøya Island and CEO Jørgen Watne Frydnes are awarded the Freedom of Expression Foundation Tribute for making the site of a terrorist attack and mass murder into an arena for knowledge, discussion and resistance.
The project "The debates on Norway's future" arranges a broadcast of a discussion on 'blue gold'
“The debates on Norway’s future” demonstrate a new debate concept, involving the Fritt Ord Foundation working all over the country with Amedia, Ferd and the Research Council of Norway to arrange discussions about the most notable current trends in social development in Norway. The series of meetings kicked off in Tromsø in June, and another meeting has been held in Svolvær.
The Fritt Ord Foundation's grants for critics, 2021-2022
The Fritt Ord Foundation has now awarded its annual grants to critics. At NOK 200 000 each, the grants should result in a steady stream of reviews during the period from August 2021 to August 2022.
Allocations for ordinary grants of less than NOK 100 000 awarded in June 2021: Festivals
The Fritt Ord Foundation’s list of allocations has been updated to include grants in response to ordinary project applications for NOK 100 000 or less and minor grants for festivals in June 2021.
Allocations for ordinary grants of more than NOK 100 000 awarded in June 2021: Documentary films
The Fritt Ord Foundation’s list of allocations has been updated to include grants in response to ordinary project applications for NOK 100 000 or more and major grants for Norwegian Journalism in June 2021.
Fritt Ord Foundation Prize for 2021 to Jan Grue, Bjørn Hatterud and Olaug Nilssen
PRESS RELEASE, 8 APRIL 2021
The Fritt Ord Foundation Prize for 2021 is awarded to the authors Jan Grue, Bjørn Hatterud and Olaug Nilssen for their powerful, critical efforts to shed light on the social situation and freedom of expression culture for people with disabilities in Norway.
The Status of Freedom of Expression in Norway: What are the people saying in 2020 – and what has changed over the past five years?
The Fritt Ord Foundation and the Institute for Social Research invite the public to the live-streamed launch of the first findings from the latest population survey on freedom of expression, followed by a discussion on Monday, 19 April 2021, from 10.00 – 11.30 a.m.
Grants for political cartoonists
Humour, barbs and vulgarity: Satirical illustrations aim high and leave power exposed. They exist as a vehicle for criticism and resistance. The best in this genre make us see issues and political matters, and even ourselves, from a new perspective.
The Status of Freedom of Expression in Norway: What are the people saying in 2020 – and what has changed over the past five years?
The Fritt Ord Foundation and the Institute for Social Research invite the public to the live-streamed launch of the first findings from the latest population survey on freedom of expression, followed by a discussion on Monday, 19 April 2021, from 10.00 – 11.30 a.m.
HUMAN 2021 / Investigative journalism in the shadow of national security
Conversation between Ben Wizner and Heidi Taksdal Skjeseth, hosted by Fritt Ord and Human International Documentary Film Festival.
HUMAN 2021 / The Anti-Gay Crackdown in Chechnya and the Situation for LGBT+ People in Russia
Conversation between Elena Milashina and Erika Fatland, hosted by Fritt Ord and Human International Documentary Film Festival.
HUMAN 2021 / Freedom of speech has never been freer
Conversation between Pankaj Mishra and Ingerid Salvesen, hosted by Fritt Ord and Human International Documentary Film Festival.
Artists Assess Freedom of Expression in the Year 2020
The Fritt Ord Foundation and TSL Analytics invite the public to a live-streamed launch of a report and discussion from 2 to 3.30 p.m. on Thursday, 11 March 2021.